2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 Dodge Journey

The midsize
crossover segment of the auto market covers quite a wide range of vehicle
shapes and sizes. Some models squeeze a third row seat in, some don’t bother
and some offer buyers the choice of five or seven seats. To see how different
two models in the same segment can be, here's a Ford vs Dodge comparison where we compare the 2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 Dodge Journey to see what they have to
offer.

Styling

This is the
first really big difference in our Edge
vs Journey contest. The 2017 Ford Edge is modern, sleek, sporty, dynamic and
extremely desirable. If you wanted a styling blueprint for a midsize crossover
to appeal to as wide an audience as possible, this could well be it. You could
say the Dodge is confidently retro in the way it looks, but you could also say
it's just dated. Its slab-sided design and boxy shape is to all intents and
purposes a minivan without the sliding doors, so this is an easy win in this
first round of our comparison.

Engines
and Performance

There are
plenty of engine choices in the 2017 Ford Edge. The standard powerplant is an
excellent 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four developing 245 horsepower and 275
lb.-ft. of torque. The middle engine is a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6,
and the most powerful unit is the 315 horsepower 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 in Edge Sport models. There are two engines available
for the Dodge Journey, and the standard unit is a pretty mundane 2.4-liter
inline-four that develops a modest 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque.
The optional 3.6-liter V-6 is much more like it with 283 horsepower and 260
lb.-ft., which is a lot more suitable for handling the size and weight of the
Journey, especially when fully loaded with passengers and cargo. Even so, this
is another clear victory for the Ford.

Interior Space

Looking at the
Dodge Journey, and considering it's more than four inches longer than the Edge
and offers a third row of seats, it would be easy to assume it was much bigger
inside than the Ford. That's not the case though. In fact, the Ford Edge has a
total passenger volume of 113.9 cu.-ft., compared to just 99.9 cu.-ft. in the
Dodge. And that translates into more leg and head room in the front and the
back of the Ford, which is why this is therefore another win for the 2017 Edge.

Cost
and Value

It's not out of
order to suggest the 2017 Ford Edge isn’t the cheapest midsize crossover you
can buy, but when you look at the features and equipment you get for the money
it does represent pretty good value. But if there's one attribute that keeps
the Dodge Journey selling it has to be the price. With a starting MSRP of just
$21,145, the Journey really is one of the biggest bargains in the current auto
market. You do have to go up a trim to the SXT to get seven seats as standard,
but even then it only costs from $25,045 and you do get a lot more standard kit
too. The Ford is very good value for money, but this is an area where the
Journey gets its first win over the Edge.

Verdict

There are two
reasons why you might choose the Dodge Journey over the 2017 Ford Edge. The
first is because you have to have seven seats, and the other is because your
budget doesn’t run to the Ford Edge. Other than that, it's pretty much a
slam-dunk for the Ford here over the excellent value, but dated 2017 Dodge
Journey.

You can get
more information and arrange a test drive right now in the 2017 Ford Edge by
getting in touch with us today here at Southern California Ford Dealers.